Historically, players who are featured on the cover of Madden see significant drops in their offensive production. NFL.com is tracking the performance of Calvin Johnson and the Detroit Lions over the course of the 2012 season because we believe Calvin Johnson will debunk the Madden curse.

(Associated Press)

In the first two weeks of the 2012 season, Calvin Johnson recorded 14 receptions for 205 yards and 0 touchdowns. Zero. Gone are the two touchdown games and the 14+ yard receptions from last season. Memories.

(Associated Press)

Let’s not digress though, new season, new week and the Detroit Lions are on the road against the Tennessee Titans.

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(Rick Osentoski/Associated Press)

Calvin Johnson finished the first half with one catch for six yards, while Jason Hanson ruled the uprights with three field goals. Yes, ruled. Some commish, somewhere, has Hanson on his fantasy team.

(Joe Howell/Associated Press)

The Titans’ special teams went back in time calling up a play that won them a playoff game against Buffalo in 2000.

Ladies and gents, Music City Miracle two:

In the first half the Detroit Lions couldn’t find the end zone, but thanks to Jason Hanson’s three field goals, they are still in the game.

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